Toyota Crown Problems by Year
NHTSA has 46 owner complaints and 4 safety recalls on file for the Toyota Crown, across 4 model years (2023–2026). The 2023 model year has the most complaints (20). The most reported problem area overall is engine.
Toyota Crown years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Crown year: 2023, 2024. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2023 Crown: 20 complaints, 4 recalls
- 2024 Crown: 19 complaints, 3 recalls
- 2025 Crown: 5 complaints, 3 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Toyota Crown problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 13 | 3 | 1 |
| Power Train | 12 | 3 | 1 |
| Electrical System | 8 | 3 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 7 | 3 | 0 |
| Structure | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Back Over Prevention | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Steering | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Communication | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Lane Departure | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Toyota Crown model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Crown | 2 | 1 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2025 Crown | 5 | 3 | — | Engine | |
| 2024 Crown | 19 | 3 | — | Engine | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2023 Crown | 20 | 4 | — | Power Train | Far more complaints than other years |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Toyota Crown years should you stay away from?
By NHTSA complaints, 2023 (20), 2024 (19) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Crown year. Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Toyota Crown?
Engine, with 13 complaints across 3 model years.
How many recalls does the Toyota Crown have?
4 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.